Galaxies collide in a thrilling new series from bestselling author Ian Douglas, as the last humans in the universe face off against a new threat

2162. Thirty-eight years after first contact, Lord Commander Grayson St. Clair leads the Tellus Ad Astra on an unprecedented expedition to the Galactic Core, carrying more than a million scientists, diplomats, soldiers, and AIs. Despite his reservations about their alien hosts, St. Clair is deeply committed to his people—especially after they're sucked into a black hole and spat out four billion years in the future.

Civilizations have risen and fallen. The Andromeda Galaxy is drifting into the Milky Way. And Earth is most certainly a distant memory. All that matters now is survival. But as the ship's Marines search for allies amid ancient ruins and strange new planetary structures, St. Clair must wrap his mind around an enemy capable of harnessing a weapon of incomprehensible power: space itself.

The Ninth Age Prophecy is a gripping short story that blurs the lines between reality and the unimaginable, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the fabric of time itself.

Synopsis:

Tim’s journey begins with the rediscovery of an old, cryptic manuscript found among his late father's belongings. This document, seemingly from the future, contains dire warnings and instructions intended to prevent the end of the universe.Origin X, a mysterious entity from the future, communicates through the manuscript, revealing an epic conflict between two factions—the Illuminators and the Preservers. While the Illuminators seek to unveil the ultimate truth of existence and then bring it to a close, the Preservers fight to ensure the universe's continued survival and evolution.

Tim's task is clear: a future encounter with a woman named Sarah, seemingly mundane, holds the potential to alter the fate of all existence. Tim must navigate this intricate web of fate, armed only with knowledge from a distant future.

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ABOUT THE EDITOR

ROBBIN RAMOS is a former police officer and a child of New York City, a magna cum laude graduate of Lehman College-CUNY where he was honored with membership in Phi Beta Kappa and won awards for journalism and fiction writing. Currently, he is married and lives in Hartsdale, New York.

The Year’s Best SF 17

is a showcase of the best short form science fiction of 2011, selected by World Fantasy Award winners David Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer, two of the most respected editors in the field of speculative fiction.  Like the previous sixteen volumes of the series that has been called “the finest modern science fiction writing,”

The Year’s Best SF 17

features stories from some of the brightest lights in sf—including Gregory Benford (

Beyond Human

), Nancy Kress (

Beggars in Spain

), James Morrow (

The Philosopher’s Apprentice

), Michael Swanwick (

The Dragons of Babel

) and Neil Gaiman (

American Gods

) —as well as electrifying short stories from exciting newcomers.

An enemy might just have to become an ally . . . in order to save humankind

The United States of North America is now engaged in a civil war with the Earth Confederation, which wants to yield to the demands of the alien Sh'daar, limit human technology, and become a part of the Sh'daar Galactic Collective. USNA President Koenig believes that surrendering to the Sh'daar will ultimately doom humankind.

But when highly advanced, seemingly godlike aliens appear through an artificial wormhole in the Omega Centauri Cluster 16,000 light years from Earth, President Koenig is faced with a tremendous choice: continue fighting the Sh'daar . . . or ally with them against the newcomers in a final war that will settle the fate of more than one universe.

The world I know is flooded. You don't go in the water. You don't touch it. If you do, it will get you, drag you down, and you're gone.

Harry Iskinder knows the rules: Don't touch the water, or it will pull you under; conserve food, or you'll run out at the worst time; use Sundered slaves gently, or they die too quickly to be worthwhile.The Sundered create food. The Sundered create shelter. They're also dying out. In a world lost to deadly flood that kills on contact, Harry thinks he knows the score, but when he claims the magnificent and powerful Sundered One named Aakesh, he quickly finds himself in deep and dangerous water.

~ ~ ~ REVIEWS ~ ~ ~Leah Petersen on Goodreads wrote:There are movies you watch, works of art you see, poems and books you read that you walk away from going "whoa." This was one of them for me.Complete gut-punch-powerful ending that reminded me of the experience of walking away from the big reveal in Ender's Game.Ash2356 on Amazon wrote:The world is very well developed and a mix of Post apocalyptic, Tolkien,and anime. This book is the first in the Among the Mythos series, which is to take place over 15000 years. An ambitious undertaking for an author but after reading this book, I believe Ruthanne Reid is as capable as anyone.BookMom on Goodreads wrote:I can't remember the last time when a book grabbed me from the very start and wouldn't let go. [...] I will say this: It was good.Amazingly,incredibly,surprisingly good. And if this is a sample of Ruthanne Reid's talent, then I hope she continues on releasing books. I'll be first in line to pick them up, no matter what the blurb or genre. She's gained herself a fan.CastleLyons on Amazon wrote:Not very many novels grab me like this one did, nor keep me intrigued throughout, always wanting to pick it up again and find out what's going to happen next. [...] The author did a great job of showing both [Harry's] maturity at trying to be a leader and his insecurity at being so young-a well rounded character! Thank you, Ruthanne, for providing me with some real enjoyment. Oh, and I loved the ending. If I could, I'd give this a ten ... but since the top of our scale is five,that's what I'll assign it. With bells on.

2021 Paranormal Award Winner!

INTO THE STORM by D.J. Adamson offers a gripping and suspenseful thriller that delves into the murky world of illegal trafficking and reality perceptions. The story follows four narratives: Sheriff Boggs, Sheriff of CircleGold County; Jake Cahill, a kidnapped teenager; Major Noah Sears, Special Units officer of the FBI; Chief Moore, Chief of Police of the City of Pinkerton; and Officer Hayworth of the PPD. The story follows each of these protagonists as they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of deceit and conspiracy. With its fast-paced plot, unexpected twists, and well-crafted characters, INTO THE STORM keeps readers on the edge of their seats, delivering a thrilling and captivating reading experience.

"Excellent woven thriller with a SciFi twist!"